169MHz Telecare Range Extender - Tynetec...The range extender must be within 3 metres of a mains...
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Doc No. FM0727 issue D Page 1
169MHz Telecare Devices
Range Extender __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Compatible with 169MHz Telecare on Reach at‐home alarms, Advent xt warden call, Altec Response and Touchsafe Pro Nursecall systems
Integral alarm button & status LED indicator
Free‐standing or wall mounting options
Plug‐top switch mode PSU module (3m lead)
Integral rechargeable standby battery (24 hours typical)
Dimensions: 120x187x38mm (HxWxD) Weight: 495 grams
Product Code: ZXT350
What is the Range Extender used for?
The range extender is used to increase the area of coverage for 169MHz Telecare radio devices used with Reach at‐home alarms, Advent xt warden call systems, Touchsafe Pro Nursecall systems and Altec Response local care alarms.
For example, in the home the range extender can be placed on a back window sill to ensure an alarm call can still be received from the user’s personal pendant if they need assistance when in the back garden. In sheltered housing or Nursing homes the range extender can be fitted to achieve radio coverage in blind spots not covered by the network receivers.
Please note; when used with the personal pendant, if the local Manager or Control Centre cannot hear the caller they still know where the call is coming from, the personal pendant does not pick‐up voice, and the range extender does not extend audio, the extender only increases the range at which Telecare peripherals can be used.
Where should the Range Extender be located?
The range extender is normally free‐standing and can be simply placed on a table or shelf in the home, however it can also be permanently wall mounted. The range extender is for internal use only – DO NOT SITE OUTDOORS. .
The range extender must be within 3 metres of a mains supply otherwise a mains extension cable will be required, if an extension is used take care to ensure no one can trip on the lead.
Please note; the unit meets the EN300‐220 category 1 classification which is designed to reduce the effects of interference, but as with all radio transmissions, the range of the unit can be affected by environmental factors and building fabric. To confirm the operation of each device you should always test the range extender in location with the peripheral devices that will be used.
Range Extender Installation
Choose a suitable in‐door location approx. midway between the furthest point you want to achieve radio coverage and the at‐home alarm unit (or network receiver/local alarm unit).
Connect the switch mode PSU module between the SUPPLY socket and the mains supply.
Carefully fit the aerial by screwing it into the brass aerial socket on the top left corner of the unit.
Range Extender
Reach At‐Home Alarm Unit
Typically 60 metres Typically 60 metres
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ZXT350 RANGE
Freq. 169.48125MHzEnv. Group II
Made in UK
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Personal Pendant
Tynetec and Aidcall are business units of Legrand Electric LtdUnit 10 Cowley Road, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth
Northumberland, NE24 5TF. Tel: 01670 352 371 Fax: 01670 362 807 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tynetec.co.uk
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Range Extender Set‐up
On power‐up the front status LED should illuminate STEADY GREEN, if not does not light check the ON/OFF switch inside the battery cover is in the ON position.
Range Extender Programming
Please note the unit can only be programmed within the first 5 minutes of power‐up. Press and hold the RED (()) button to cycle through the program mode options, as each option is reached the front status LED will flash RED. Release the button after the first flash to select option 1, release after the second flash to select option 2 etc.
Option 1: Enable/Disable the “Survey Mode” Audible Indication
If enabled the unit will “beep” whenever a radio signal is received – this should only be used during installation and testing. Press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the FIRST RED FLASH. The number of beeps indicates if the “Survey Mode” audible indication is enabled or disabled; 1 beep = disabled (default setting), 2 beeps = enabled To toggle between enabled/disabled; press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the FIRST RED FLASH again.
Option 2: Enable/Disable the “Signal Received” Visual Indication
If enabled the STEADY GREEN front status LED will FLASH OFF whenever a radio signal is received. Press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the SECOND RED FLASH. The number of beeps indicates if the “Signal Received” visual indication is enabled or disabled; 1 beep = disabled (default setting), 2 beeps = enabled To toggle between enabled/disabled; press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the SECOND RED FLASH again.
Option 3: Disable 1 169MHz or 869MHz Radio Receivers
This option is not applicable to the range extender; it is used on the translator/repeater product only (Tynetec ZXT360).
Option 4: Change the 169MHz Transmitter ID
In normal operating mode the unit’s RED (()) button can be pressed to activate an alarm call on the at‐home alarm unit. The range extender has 4 different pre‐programmed radio ID’s; a different ID may need to be selected if two or more range extenders are within radio range of each other. Press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the FOURTH RED FLASH. The number of beeps indicates the current 169MHz radio ID setting; 1 beep = ID 920001 (default setting), 2 beeps = ID 920003, 3 beeps = ID 920005 & 4 beeps = ID 920007 To step through the settings; press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the FOURTH RED FLASH again. If you have more than 4 range extenders within range of each other please contact Tynetec’s Customer Services for advice.
Option 5: Enable/Disable Warden Call Mode
If the unit is being installed on an Advent xt warden call system then this mode should be enabled to increase the mask time and help prevent repeat alarms from the same device. Press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the FIFTH RED FLASH. The number of beeps indicates if the “Advent xt Mode” is enabled or disabled; 1 beep = disabled, 2 beeps = enabled (30 second mask time) To toggle between enabled/disabled; press and hold the RED (()) button and release after the FIFTH RED FLASH again. Option 6: Factory Test Mode
This option is used to enter an automated testing programme and is not intended for service use.
GREEN BUTTON (Not Used)
YELLOW BUTTON (Not Used)
RED (()) BUTTON Used to make an EMERGENCY alarm call and for programming the unit
FRONT STATUS LED Steady Green = Normal Flashing Green = Signal Received Flashing Red = Program Mode Option Flashing Amber = Mains Supply Failure
169MHz Range Extender
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Range Extender Mounting Options
The range extender is supplied with vertical stand for table mounting and a connector cover if the unit is being placed flat or wall mounted. Both are fixed with the single M3 x 8mm screw supplied in the packing tray. The cardboard carton has a wall mounting template on the inner flap. NOTE: when the unit is wall mounted the aerial is on the BOTTOM FACE.
Switching the Range Extender Off
The range extender uses very little power and should always be left switched ON. If it is necessary to switch the unit OFF follow the procedure below;
Turn the mains supply off and wait until the unit sounds “5 Beeps” and the front status LED FLASHES AMBER
5 Beeps…
Press and hold the RED (()) button until the unit “Beeps” once then release…
1 Beep
The range extender is now turned OFF.
Range Extender Battery Isolation Switch
The range extender can be switched off if the unit is going to be stored or not used for a prolonged period. Remove the stand (if fitted) to access the battery cover on the rear.
Undo the screw, remove the battery cover and carefully
lift the battery pack out of its compartment.
Move the switch to the LEFT to turn the unit OFF. Refit the battery pack, battery cover and fixing screw.
Note: the battery pack will remain connected on a short wire.
Range Extender Battery Life
Detailed information on battery management for all Tynetec/Aidcall products is available in a separate document. Contact Customer Services and request a copy of Doc No. FM0630.
Vertical Stand
Connector Cover
Switch Off
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Using the Range Extender with a Reach at‐home alarm unit
The range extender must be registered onto the Reach at‐home alarm unit so an emergency call from the integral RED (()) button will be recognized. See below for how to enter “Learn Mode” on Reach at‐home alarms.
The range of all radio devices can be affected by the working environment ‐ always take care during installation and perform several test calls to ensure reliable operation.
Registering the Range Extender onto a Reach at‐home alarm unit
1. Put the Reach unit into radio device learn mode…
2. Activate the range extender…
3. Exit radio device learn mode…
4. Check with the Control Centre that it is convenient to perform a test call, activate the pendant within range of the range extender and confirm they receive a pendant alarm call.
Using the Range Extender with Warden Call/Nursecall Systems and Local Care Alarms
The range extender does not need to be registered onto Advent xt warden call systems, Touchsafe Pro Nursecall systems or Altec Response local care alarms.
The range extender simply re‐transmits any 169MHz signal it receives within its range; this re‐transmission will then be picked‐up by the closest network receiver on a warden call/Nursecall system or the local care alarm unit.
There is no need to learn the RED (()) button onto the warden call, Nursecall or local care alarm as in these applications the range extender itself it does not relate to a specific flat number.
Furthermore, in warden call, Nursecall or local care alarm applications, the translator/repeater will probably be wall mounted out of sight and the RED (()) button will never be used by a resident to initiate an alarm call.
Tynetec and Aidcall operate a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. If any variation to the details contained in this document are suspected please contact Tynetec’s customer support dept on 01670 352371.
“Trigger Radio Device”
Press and HOLD the GREEN button on the Reach unit.
When the front light FLASHES FAST GREEN release the button and the Reach will announce “Trigger Radio Device”.
You now have 1 minute to activate the range extender.
Press the GREEN button on the Reach unit.
The front light will return to STEADY GREEN and the Reach is back in normal operating mode.
Press the RED (()) button on the range extender and the Reach will announce “Pendant”.